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The Berkeley launch a special royal Pret a Portea for the Queen's birthday

Information: 11 February 2016

Every season, The Berkeley's Prêt-à-Portea celebrates the most fashionable labels in cake. But for Spring, they've gone in a different direction. To commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday they're...

Bukowski Grill are opening a flagship restaurant on Soho's D'arblay Street

Information: 11 February 2016

It's been five years in the making, but in a few week's time, BBQ spot Bukowski Grill will open their biggest restaurant to date - this one in the heart of Soho. Their 70 seat D'arblay Street spot...

The Potlatch supperclub launches in Brick Lane with former Clove Club chef

Information: 10 February 2016

We're suckers for a good pop-up and the latest, interesting venture launching in London is taking over the Canvas Cafe just off Brick Lane for its opening night. The Potlatch has several interesting folk...

Yorkshire pudding menu hits the menu at Reform Social and Grill

Information: 10 February 2016

Are you a fan of Yorkshires, then this latest menu from Reform Social and Grill may well be the thing for you. First there's the savoury platter - that's one with salt beef, horseradish, and water...

Test Driving Galley - a sexy new spot on Islington's Upper Street

Information: 09 February 2016

Seafood with a huge dash of sex appeal, Galley brings va va voom to N1

Weeknight tasting and testing menu, we give Craft London Test Kitchen Tuesdays a try

Information: 09 February 2016

Those looking for novel dining experiences in 2016 will be delighted to see Hot Dinners favourite Craft London leading the way with their recently launched Test Kitchen Tuesdays. The concept is...

Crosstown links up with Pump Street for a very chocolatey doughnut

Information: 08 February 2016

Little makes us hungrier than a story about the latest Crosstown special doughnut - but here goes... The latest in their single-origin series sees them joining up with Pump Street Chocolate...

BAFTAs 2016 - we get a sneak preview of the official dinner

Information: 08 February 2016

For most folk, 14 February is either the day you're most (or least) likely to be heading out to dinner with your other half. But for the A-listers, it's not so much Valentine's Day as BAFTA day. And...

Carl Clarke is opening Chinese Restaurant Syndrome under Chick n Sours

Information: 05 February 2016

Hot Dinners Exclusive We're big fans of Chick 'n' Sours, Carl Clarke's great chicken restaurant in Dalston and if you haven't been in to try that Szechuan Aubergine, which we highly rate, then...

London Beer Week - where to drink (and eat) during the festival

Information: 05 February 2016

Plenty of beer, great food, and some excellent restaurants involved: the prosepct of London Beer Week has already piqued plenty of interest at Hot Dinners HQ, and we've picked out some of the...

Earl's Serious Sandwiching opens permanent spot in the City

Information: 04 February 2016

You may have come across Earl’s Serious Sandwiching at various festivals or markets over the past few years. But now the sarnie street food spot is moving to more permanent quarters in the City. Situated,...

Pan de Vie matcha cafe opens in Covent Garden

Information: 03 February 2016

It's not just a pretty colour: matcha is so on trend it's cropping up everywhere, from verdant green lattes to pastel hued macarons. Now for the truly obsessed, a new cafe in the heart of Covent...

Pizza Pilgrims team up with Paulie Gee's to bring Mike's Hot Honey to the UK

Information: 03 February 2016

There's a new pizza on the menu at Pizza Pilgrims with a dose of Brooklyn in there too. They've teamed up with New York's Paulie Gee's to bring their signature and legendary Mike's Hot Honey over to...

Yeah Burger launch the Chicken Kiev Cheeseburger

Information: 02 February 2016

Not content with their last mash-up, the scotch egg burger, Yeah Burger are at it again. This time they're bringing together the burger and the mighty Chicken Kiev Cheesburger. That's a garlic and...

Django Bango wild west pop-up comes to Whitechapel

Information: 02 February 2016

If you just don't think there are enough saloon bars in East London, there's a temporary wild west town that's taking over part of Whitechapel later this month - Django Bango. The whole event...

Shotgun in Soho launches its ditch the hangover Sunday brunch

Information: 02 February 2016

He's already provided London with the definitive cornbread. Now Mississippi-born chef Brad Macdonald is laying on the definitive hangover-fixing brunch at his Shotgun cocktail bar and BBQ joint in...

Test Driving the breakfast at Grain Store Gatwick

Information: 02 February 2016

We head to Gatwick Airport a little earlier than usual for a quick pitstop in Bruno Loubet's latest.

Kricket in Brixton launch Sunday brunch and their take on a sausage roll

Information: 01 February 2016

Already a very big deal indeed at Brixton Pop, there's another reason to pop down to Kricket this weekend as they get ready to launch a weekend brunch. And they'll even be putting an Indian take on a...

Crosstown launch New Zealand style doughnut for Waitangi Day

Information: 01 February 2016

This is the latest special doughnuts from Crosstown - but it's only available this coming weekend. Teaming up with New Zealand chocolate Whittaker’s, and based on their Peanut Slab bar it will be:...

Dickie Fitz to replace the Newman St Tavern

Information: 01 February 2016

Updated 1/2/16 with soft launch details The Newman Street Tavern is no more - but there's another restaurant taking its place at the end of the month - Dickie Fitz (Fitz for Fitzrovia - we're not...

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